Frequently asked questions - FAQ - online web directory

You can fill out our RAQ form (free) and we will send you list of web designers as per your requirement. You can also opt for our search option. Search for designer under your preferred category like web design, graphic design, flash animation etc. or you can browse by location like country, state, city etc. Go through the listings given in the different pages and choose your preferred designer.

Why should my site URL be listed in OWD?

Online web directory is one of the largest directories in its type. This unique directory has become a 'must' for web designers, developers, SEO companies and other segments of web industry as well as their customers. Becoming its member will naturally give a major boost to your online business. It has a high traffic from all over the globe. Getting listed here will enable you to reach the customer demographic that you wish to target. OWD is one of the top ranked online directories in most major search engines. Having your site listed in OWD will improve your search engine ranking.

How to get listed in online web directory for free?

Choose your preferred page by browsing through the different categories and click on the 'get listed free' link. Fill up the form and get listed. You can also go for multiple submissions from 'Get Listed Free' link in the header of every page. Just search with your preferred keyword under preferred category and see a list of pages being displayed. Now, choose the pages matching your website and submit your URL. The last and the easiest option to get listed in OWD is to search with your keyword in the search box and choose the most appropriate page. Give your listing and wait for our editors to approve it. Please don't forget to go through our submission rules before submission.

Is link exchange required for free listing?

No, link exchange is not required.

What is the meaning of listing being 'active' and 'inactive'?

Your listing is 'active' means URL is live and is visible in the site. Listing being 'inactive' means URL is off and is currently not visible/live in the site.

I get a mail - "Free listing updated". Why?

Your free listing details have been updated by admin to conform to our quality guidelines.

Is there is a limit to the number of free listings that I can place in OWD?

Yes, at the max you can place your site URL (domain and sub-domain) only 5 times in the different pages of OWD.

Can I place my same site URL twice in the same page?

No, it is not allowed.

How long will it take my listings to appear in OWD pages?

It depends upon the queue of listings to be approved. You can expect it to be live within 24 hours of submission. For smooth approval of your listings, please follow our submission rules.

I get a mail - "Free listing deleted". Why?

Your site URL didn't follow our submission guidelines.

Is advertisement allowed in your site?

Yes, you can place advertisements in our site. Just go though the Advertise with us page for our full range of advertisement details.

Why shall I go for paid ad when I can give my listing for free?

Paid banner ad gives you the option to feature your company banner which is not available in free listing. Banner attracts more customers and ensures a better click through. Moreover, banner and text link ads are featured in multiple important pages which are not available in the case of free listing. In free listing, you can loose your top position to someone else but in paid ad, your position is always secured all across the pages in the same category and other important pages in the directory.

I get a mail - "Updated contact details". Why?

Your contact details have been updated by Admin.

Is sign in necessary to give listings and ads?

Yes, if you have already registered with us. If you are a new user, then we will ensure auto-registration from our side in case you have not registered. Registration helps you and us to keep track of your listings and ads.

How to edit or remove my free listing or paid ad?

Please login with your email and password. Check your 'My Account' section. Open your 'My Listings' / 'My Ads' tab. Choose the listing/ad to edit or delete. Do the needful.

My password is lost, how shall I retrieve it?

Click on the 'Forgot your password' link at the bottom of the 'Sign In' tab. Give your email that you used to sign in. We will send you system generated new password. After sign in, you must change your password from 'My Account' section.

I have spotted a dead link in your site. How can I fix it?

Please fill up the Contact form with 'Dead Link' as the subject and send us. We will ensure that the link is removed.

What is 'report inappropriate link'?

If in any page, you find some link inappropriate to the page, just click on the 'report inappropriate link'. We will resolve the issue.

How do I suggest a feature to OWD?

Click on the link Suggest a feature given in the header and footer of every page. Give your email (if you are not signed in) and suggestion and send it to us. If your suggestion is good enough, it will be featured in our site. When it receives a lot of votes from other users, it will be implemented. You can also vote for some already suggested features.

How do I give my feedback to OWD?

Click on the link Feedback given in the footer of every page. Give your email (if you are not signed in) and feedback and send it to us.

What is 'link to us'?

'Link to us' page gives the code that can be embedded in your HTML source code if you want to advertise our site in your web page. Code for both banner and text link ad is available.

Can I search for a particular URL in your site?

Yes, you can. Just search with the URL (e.g. www.onlinewebdirectory.com) in our search box and you will get the list of pages where the site is listed with its link status.

Can I publish my job/tender in OWD?

Sure, you can. Just be a registered member to use this feature.

I get a mail "Job deleted". Why?

Your job has expired, so Admin has deleted it.

I get a mail "Tender deleted". Why?

Your tender has expired, so Admin has deleted it.